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Itchen Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Itchen, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in Itchen: what you get
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. If you’re worried about failed seams and laps and breaches around outlets and penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Itchen can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Itchen (SO19, SO14)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Carrying out the repair work
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
Useful tips for Itchen property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Find the breach before more patching
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Don’t let outlets block
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Leave it or get it looked at?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. With lower homes, common in places like Itchen, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Itchen questions
Is Itchen within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Itchen?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How is ELD priced?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
When to book a survey in Itchen
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks that return after repairs
Take an older house close to Jesus Chapel - St Mary Extra: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a survey in Itchen, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Nearby places to Itchen
What else we do in Itchen
Flat roofs in Itchen
Itchen lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Woolston station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For hotels and guest houses around Itchen, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Itchen is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Itchen is one of many places we visit across Southampton, for homes and businesses alike. Our Southampton coverage includes Itchen and the places around it.
All of SO19 and SO14 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Sea Road, Oak Road and West Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A3025 close by, Itchen is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Peartree Green (1 mile north-west), Northam (1 mile north-west), Sholing (1 mile east), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and St Mary's (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Itchen has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Itchen
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Houndwell Park, Woolston School and Oasis Academy Sholing. Itchen has its own railway station: Woolston station. Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles north) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.6 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs often have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.